While strolling through the park, my eye caught a glimpse of a creature sitting sweetly among the colorful leaves. It was a brownish-yellow butterfly. It appeared to be perched there peacefully. Its wings were fully spread, seemingly relaxing and sunbathing after its long journey from one flower to the next.
The butterfly was stunningly beautiful, its golden orange color accentuated by black spots forming a mysterious pattern. The black lines along the edges of its wings added a touch of elegance to its appearance, and the tips of its hind wings were small, faded orange dots, adding a soft touch to the butterfly's color scheme.
Every stroke on its body seemed to tell the story of its journey in this world. It began as an egg, transforming into a voracious caterpillar. Here, predators began to prey on it. After passing this stage, it transformed into a cocoon. Here, its trials intensified. It was confined, dark, with no food, just remaining in that confined space. After a long process of navigating this confined space, it transformed into a stunningly beautiful creature, with wings and the ability to fly.
When a butterfly first emerges from its cocoon, it cannot fly because its wings are still wet and its body temperature is still very low. It is still weak, like a newborn baby. Only after its wings are dry can it fly. At that point, it is also still vulnerable to predators. Its journey is truly difficult. But there's no need to worry, because nature always has its own way of protecting its creatures.







Latin name | Acraea terpsicore |
Observation date | 5 Okt, 2025 |
Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
Photographers | @reachdreams |
Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
Link to original community |
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/318786226